Al Capone's only mistake? He should have been an illegal immigrant!

Republicans For Fair Media ^ | Apr 13th, 2006 | Daniel T. Zanoza

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Now that the United States Senate's plan to grant amnesty to over 12 million illegal immigrants has reached a deadlock, it would be interesting to look back at how such proposed law-making would have affected other characters in American history.

Al Capone legally immigrated to the United States in the early 1900's, eventually creating one of the most notorious crime syndicates our nation has ever known. Capone, who came to America from Italy, amassed a great fortune through his participation in bootlegging, prostitution and gambling during the Roaring 20's. Capone thrived in Chicago where a corrupt city government and police department looked the other way, enabling the gangster to earn as much as $10 million a year, by some estimates, in crime-related revenue.

Federal officials were in a quandary in their attempts to derail Capone's murderous reign as Chicago's crime lord. Only after the 1927 St. Valentine's Day Massacre did public opinion turn against Capone, leading to a legitimate effort to throw the kingpin of crime behind bars. The federal government assigned Treasury Agent Elliot Ness the task of compiling evidence of criminal wrongdoing against Capone and his gang. But, for the most part, Ness and his agents, who were later to be called "The Untouchables," were unsuccessful. Violence between warring gangs continued until a brilliant strategy was devised which eventually put the head of the underworld in a federal penitentiary for most of his remaining, natural life. Capone was charged with tax evasion and was given a seven-year sentence, some of which was served in Alcatraz. He was released early--after officials determined the syphilis which ravaged his mind rendered Capone harmless and he died shortly after at his vacation home in Florida.

If we used today's standards, Capone's only mistake would have been entering the U.S. legally. As an illegal immigrant, Capone would not have been subject to taxes and "The Untouchables" might still be chasing his great-great grandchildren in their attempt to bring Chicago's most powerful crime syndicate to justice. Today, Chicago is a sanctuary city, meaning illegal immigrants are now truly the "untouchables." Law enforcement officials are not allowed to ask anyone for visas or green cards. Illegal immigrants cannot be detained and there is no mechanism for their deportation.

Eliot Ness' strategy, which was successful in putting one of the most ruthless criminals in American history behind bars, would not be possible in this day and age--as our laws are currently written concerning illegal immigrants.

But using former gangsters in an analogy to the present is not so far fetched. Street gangs have made some parts of American cities literal battle zones. A high percentage of illegal aliens make up many of these gangs. One of the most violent criminal entities to enter the United States in recent years is a gang called MS-13. This group originated in El Salvador, but now exists in 33 states across the nation. Hindering law enforcement's pursuit of MS-13 are some city's policies concerning the detention of illegal immigrants, including sanctuary laws.

America's open border with Mexico has helped this gang thrive through the exportation of illegal narcotics. Caravans of illegal aliens smuggling drugs across the border are escorted by guards armed with automatic weapons. U.S. residents, whose ranches border Mexico, live in fear for their lives and deadly encounters with drug smugglers are growing ever more frequent. In fact, the border patrol is, in many cases, out-gunned by these criminals who have found America's back door open to their invasion.

Thankfully, the Senate's proposed legislation--which would have granted amnesty to illegal immigrants without addressing border security--did not pass. A bill which would have gone much further towards sealing our open borders with Mexico was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Unfortunately, this legislation has little chance of being considered by the Senate.

There is one hope, however. When legislators return home to face their constituents during Easter break, they might hear something uncluttered by the political noise in Washington, D.C. That's if they would talk to their constituents and not listen to agenda-driven polls advanced by a partisan media. They shouldn't be influenced by self-serving demonstrations which do not represent the sentiments of average Americans. Americans are serious about the problem of illegal immigration. Illegal immigrants take jobs away from the poorest Americans and tax the nation's educational and social welfare systems.

However, today we live in a world turned upside down. Americans who believe laws should be obeyed are seen as the bad guys and those who flaunt the law are looked upon as righteous. Illegal aliens are the new "untouchables" in American society, no matter what the cost to the rest of the nation.

Those politicians who don't get it are violating their oath of office. They swore to protect the United States and its borders. Any elected official who does not have the courage to do so, should find a new profession.

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I have never advocated nor supported Illegal immigration and only want it put in perspective. Unfortunately any criticism we have of the GOP actions on any issue cannot be kept among ourselves but becomes just another weapons to use against the President.

If we had something other than the Treason Media then such would not be the case and good, honest disputes could take place. Unfortunately, we often must do like a family and protect its members from criticism even when we know they may have done something wrong. :^(

[justshutupandtakeit]

Though I have said nothing advocating amnesty it would not necessitate the problems you speak of. There is no requirement to extend it beyond the individual to which it is granted.